Recipients are nominated by churches, nonprofits, and recovery programs who walk closely with them. These partners help us identify individuals and families who are rebuilding their lives and are ready for the next step. We trust their insight because they know the person’s story, progress, and needs in a way that honors their dignity.

We don’t take direct applications at this time.
Instead, we work through trusted community partners so we can walk with each family in a healthy, supportive, and sustainable way.

We’re honored you’re asking this question.
Our vehicle program works through nominations from local churches and community organizations here in Garland County. We partner with leaders who walk closely with individuals and families throughout the year and can see when someone is truly ready for the responsibility of a restored vehicle.

Here’s how someone becomes eligible:

• They are nominated by a church or local organization.
  We do not take direct applications. Instead, we rely on trusted partners who know the person’s story and growth.

• They have completed a restorative program.
  Many of our recipients have finished a year‑long recovery program, life‑skills classes, or other intensive programs that support long‑term stability.

• They have shown faithfulness and commitment.
  Some are devoted members of their church community—serving, learning, and consistently taking steps toward a healthier, more stable life.

• They have demonstrated real change over time.
  Over the course of a year or more, they’ve built new patterns, made courageous choices, and reached a place where having a vehicle again will help them continue moving forward.

When a partner organization nominates someone, we review the nomination and, if selected, provide a fully restored vehicle at no cost.

We partner with churches and local organizations who walk closely with individuals and families throughout the year. These partners help us identify people who are ready for the responsibility of a restored vehicle and who have shown steady growth over time.

Here’s how the nomination process works:

• 1. Become a community partner.
  Churches and organizations can reach out to us to learn about our mission, our expectations, and how the nomination process works. Once connected, they can begin submitting nominations when appropriate.

• 2. Walk with the individual or family.
  We rely on partners who have a real relationship with the person they’re nominating. Most nominees have completed a year‑long recovery program, have completed or teach life‑skills classes, and/or have been faithfully serving and growing within their church community.

• 3. Submit a nomination form.
  Partner organizations complete a detailed nomination form that helps us understand the person’s journey, their progress, and why a vehicle would support their next steps.

• 4. We review each nomination with care.
  Because each restored vehicle represents a significant investment, we look for nominees who have demonstrated consistency, responsibility, and readiness for long‑term stability.

If your church or organization would like to become a nominating partner, we’d love to connect and share more about how we can work together to restore hope and opportunity in our community.

Donating your car is one of the most impactful ways to support our mission. Every vehicle—running or not—helps us restore reliable transportation for individuals and families in our community.

Here’s how the donation process works:

• 1. Contact us to start the donation.
  Reach out through our website and we’ll gather a few basic details about your vehicle.

• 2. We schedule a pickup or drop‑off.
  If your car isn’t running, we can arrange a tow at no cost to you. If it is running, you’re welcome to bring it to our shop.

• 3. Complete a simple donation form.
  We’ll walk you through the paperwork, including the title transfer, so everything is handled correctly and easily.

• 4. Our team restores the vehicle.
  Your donated car will be repaired, inspected, and prepared to be given to a nominated family who is ready for the responsibility of a reliable vehicle.

• 5. You receive a tax‑deduction receipt.
  As a registered nonprofit, we provide documentation for your charitable contribution.

Your donation becomes part of someone’s restoration story—opening the door to work, school, and everyday life with dignity and hope.

Short answer: no.
We’ve retired our pilot program that offered low‑ or no‑cost repairs for ALICE families.

However, if an individual is nominated by a church or local organization, we will review the situation as part of our vehicle program. Nominated applicants may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Yes. Sponsoring the restoration of a specific car is one of the most meaningful ways to support our work. A full restoration typically costs $1,500, which covers the parts, repairs, and safety checks needed to prepare a donated vehicle for a family who has been nominated through our partner churches and organizations.

When you choose to sponsor a car:

• You’re directly restoring a vehicle that will be given to a family who has completed a year of growth, recovery, or life‑skills development.

• You receive updates about the restoration process and the impact your gift is making.

• Your sponsorship becomes part of someone’s story, helping them move forward with work, school, and daily life with dignity.

If you’d like to sponsor a specific car, just reach out and we’ll connect you with the next vehicle in line for restoration.

Our vehicle program is designed to do more than meet an immediate need. We partner with churches and local organizations who walk closely with individuals and families over the course of a year or more. By the time someone receives a restored vehicle, they’ve already built the habits, support systems, and personal stability needed to move forward with confidence.

Here’s how the program supports long‑term stability:

• We work through trusted partners who know each person’s journey.
  Churches and organizations nominate individuals who have shown steady growth, responsibility, and readiness—not just short‑term need.

• Recipients have completed meaningful restorative work.
  Many have finished a year‑long recovery program, life‑skills classes, or other intensive programs that help them rebuild their lives from the inside out.

• We look for consistency over time.
  The people who receive our cars have demonstrated faithfulness, commitment, and real change across many months—not just a moment of crisis.

• A reliable vehicle becomes a tool for continued growth.
  Transportation opens the door to work, school, medical care, church involvement, and everyday responsibilities that support long‑term stability.

• We restore cars with care so they can be depended on.
  Each vehicle is repaired, inspected, and prepared to give the recipient a strong, safe start.

By the time a car is given, it’s not a quick fix—it’s the next step in a much larger story of restoration, responsibility, and hope.

Our approach is built on relationship, restoration, and long‑term growth, not quick fixes. We partner with churches and local organizations who walk closely with individuals and families over the course of a year or more. By the time someone receives a restored vehicle, they’ve already done the deep work that supports lasting stability.

Here’s what sets our program apart:

• We work through trusted community partners.
  Instead of taking direct applications, we rely on churches and organizations who know each person’s story, growth, and readiness. This ensures that every vehicle goes to someone who has been genuinely supported and seen.

• Recipients have completed meaningful restorative work.
  Many have finished a year‑long recovery program, life‑skills classes, or other intensive programs that help them rebuild their lives from the inside out.

• We focus on long‑term stability, not short‑term relief.
  A restored vehicle is given at a point when it can truly help someone move forward—toward work, school, family responsibilities, and community involvement.

• Every car is restored with care and intention.
  Our team repairs, inspects, and prepares each vehicle so it’s safe, reliable, and ready to support the next chapter of someone’s life.

• We honor the dignity of every person we serve.
  Our process is relational, not transactional. We walk alongside our partners and recipients in a way that reflects hope, respect, and shared community.

In short, we don’t just give away cars—we invest in people who have invested in their own growth, and we join their story at a moment when a reliable vehicle can help them keep moving forward.